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so what does a worn out CV joint sound like? I am supposed to diagnose whether this is the problem on a family member's friend's car tomorrow. I know to look for a torn boot, but what sounds should I listen for? I'm not going to be able to lift up the car and take of the wheel/move it, I'm only going to be able to drive it and listen.
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so what does a worn out CV joint sound like? I am supposed to diagnose whether this is the problem on a family member's friend's car tomorrow. I know to look for a torn boot, but what sounds should I listen for? I'm not going to be able to lift up the car and take of the wheel/move it, I'm only going to be able to drive it and listen.
the inner ones could be harder to diagnose, especially if the boot is not torn. under accel/deaccel there should be like a muffled popping/clicking as if something is loose.
either way.. a torn boot is almost a dead giveaway...just stick your finger into it and run the remaining grease through ur fingers.. if it feels even the slightest amount of gritty the joint is on its way to fail.
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